Eugene Police to Oversee Safety During Federal Building Fence Installation Project
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. General Services Administration is installing temporary security fencing around the Eugene Federal Building, according to the Eugene Police Department (EPD). The building is located on federal property, where the federal government is exempt from state and local regulations governing its land use, officials said.
Moped rider hospitalized after head-on crash on Territorial Highway
VENETA, Ore. - Lane County Sheriff's deputies and fire personnel responded to a crash on Territorial Highway at Old Lorane Road on Tuesday night, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said a 2005 Ford F550 box truck and a 2001 Honda moped collided at about 8 p.m....
The Big Fix: Cat Spay and Neuter Event
Multiple local pet rescues are teaming up to provide a pay-what-you-can spay-and-neuter event for cats.
Reality Kitchen gives workers with disabilities a fresh start
EUGENE, Ore. - New employees at Reality Kitchen got their first chance to serve customers and build barista skills. The nonprofit hosted "Cafe Day," where the newest program participants worked with customers at the organization's River Road location. The event ran Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reality Kitchen...
CAD at Central Lane 911 restored following outage
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system at Central Lane 911 has been restored, confirmed the Eugene Police Department (EPD). Earlier Wednesday, Central Lane 911 reported an outage affecting its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, prompting officials to ask the public to limit calls to emergencies and urgent matters while the issue is being addressed.
‘The Big Fix’ offers pay-what-you-can spay services in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Three local animal organizations are joining forces on June 6 for "The Big Fix," a community event aimed at tackling Springfield's growing cat population. Lucky Paws Rescue, Feline Good Animal Rescue and Main Street Spay and Neuter are offering spay and neuter services on a pay-what-you-can basis. The event has 100 appointment slots available, but only a quarter have...
Foster care nonprofit running low on essential supplies
EUGENE, Ore. - Bags of Love is asking for donations as the nonprofit prepares for summer. The organization provides care packages and essentials for children facing crisis, abuse, neglect, poverty or moving into foster care. According to Bags of Love, they've made a plea on Facebook for donations and essentials. The nonprofit needs summer pajamas, underwear, shoes and sneakers. They also need quilts that comfort...
Oregon’s Ban on Corporate Control of Medicine Faces First Test
A closely watched legal fight over who controls emergency room care in Lane County is shaping up to be the first major test of the nation’s toughest law limiting corporate influence in medicine — and the stakes are high for patients and the future of physician staffing across Oregon.
Vehicle fire on I-105 near Club Road
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A vehicle fire on I-105 shut down traffic along eastbound lanes Wednesday afternoon. The fire began around 2 p.m., just west of the off-ramp to Club Road. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation, according to Eugene Springfield Fire.
Loose Dog Attack in West Eugene
A man is recovering and neighbors are on alert after an attack by a loose dog in a west Eugene neighborhood.
